The NHLPA and NHL announced today they will partner with the University of Illinois to evaluate the possible addition of hockey as a varsity sport to grow the game of hockey in North America through NCAA Division I programs.

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced today that Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers is the recipient of the 2016-17 Ted Lindsay Award after garnering the most votes from his fellow players for his exceptional season. McDavid is the third player ever to receive Award before age of 21.